Personal Protective Equipment Types - Skin protection

Skin protection

Skin hazards, which lead to occupational skin disease, can be classified into four groups. 

Chemical agents can come into contact with the skin through direct contact with contaminated surfaces, deposition of aerosols, immersion or splashes.

Physical agents such as extreme temperatures and ultraviolet or solar radiation can be damaging to the skin over prolonged exposure. 

Mechanical trauma occurs in the form of friction, pressure, abrasions, lacerations and contusions. 

Biological agents such as parasites, microorganisms, plants and animals can have varied effects when exposed to the skin.

Any form of PPE that acts as a barrier between the skin and the agent of exposure can be considered skin protection.

Some examples of gloves commonly used as PPE include rubber gloves, cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw gloves and heat-resistant gloves.

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